Author: Ismail Patel
Broadband MEA 2013: Expectations high in emerging markets; a reality check for developed ones
“I note there is a disproportionate emphasis on the quality of the networks being deployed, in comparison with the discussion on how they can actually be monetized. The regional apps and content market is far from mature and – away from the glitz of the large regional incumbents’ physical networks – there is a danger… Read more
Broadband World Forum MEA 2012: Post-conference thoughts
This year’s BWF MEA was in stark contrast with the one held 12 months ago. The theme last year went down the path of fixed broadband, specifically fiber access and the UAE’s pioneering approach to connect every house to fibre. However, discussion on fixed broadband was pretty much subdued by a network that, while many industry… Read more
No business case for mass FTTH/B deployments by MENA operators
The first step on the path to addressing a problem is acknowledging that there is a problem in the first place. Only then can a solution can be sought. In the context of fiber deployments in the Middle East, this was evident at Informa Telecoms & Media’s FTTx MEGNA 2011 conference this month in Dubai:… Read more
